Sofia Papaleonidopoulou

Sofia Papaleonidopoulou

Quality Control Chemist-Trainee

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Chemist, MSc Analytical Sciences and Instrumentation | food chain | environment | oenology

  • Education

    • University of Patras

      2014 - 2019
      Bachelor's degree Chemistry 7.38/10

       Key modules: Analytical Chemistry, Material Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Food Chemistry. Research project: “Preparation, characterization of Nickel and Cobalt catalysts supported on alumina for green diesel production”.  Trained in GC-FID, XRD, TPR-H2, TPD-NH3 analytical techniques.

    • University of Patras

      2020 - 2022
      Certification Oenology

       Key modules: Oenology, Viticulture, Food Biochemistry, Microbiology, Enzymology, Biotechnology, Economics. Dissertation: "Cabernet Sauvignon: viticulture and winemaking". Trained in the analysis of flour, oil, milk, fats, honey, must of grapes, wine and microbial cultures.

    • University of Warwick

      2019 - 2020
      Master's degree Analytical Science and Instrumentation Distinction

       Key modules: Chromatography (HPLC, GC and TLC), Electrochemistry, Mass spectrometry, Spectroscopy (UV/Vis and IR Spectroscopy, NMR), Statistics for Data Analysis. Research projects: “Dimer acids: Short Literature Review”, “Characterization of commercially available dimer acids”.  Trained in 1D and 2D NMR, FT-IR, MALDI-TOF MS, GPC analytical techniques.

  • Experience

    • AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVES UNION AEGHION SA, www.pesunion.gr

      Jul 2018 - Sept 2018
      Quality Control Chemist-Trainee

       Prioritized and conducted samples analysis to minimize delays and ensure the safety of the final product in accordance with the ISO 17025, ISO 9001 and ISO 22000 directions.  Monitored the production line by collecting samples from crucial stages of the production chain.  Recorded management including the filing of data, archiving and maintenance. Effectively communicated with departments' members to ensure the safety of the final product.

    • University of Glasgow

      Mar 2019 - May 2019
      Chemist-Trainee (Erasmus+ Traineeship)

       Conducted research on the “Hydrogenation and low-temperature hydrodeoxygenation of model bio-oils” project.  Collaborated closely with both the Academic Supervisor and the research team.  Communicated and worked effectively with people of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds.  Created weekly reports and a final report with the achieved results to communicate to the Academic Supervisor and the research team our findings and organize the next experiments.  Maintained the highest standards of cleanliness at the laboratory to ensure health and safety, resulting in 0 incidents and near misses Show less

    • Cavino Winery & Distillery S.A.

      Jul 2021 - Sept 2021
      Chemist–Oenologist

       Analyzed qualitative and quantitative samples of wines and spirits in accordance with the company’s codes and directions.  Collaborated with company’s oenologist to effectively prioritize samples analysis.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Entrepreneurship in the Digital Age

      OAED and Google – Grow with Google
      Nov 2021
    • Foundations of Project Management

      Coursera
      Aug 2021
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  • Volunteer Experience

    • Mentor for new students – volunteer

      Issued by University of Warwick Students'​ Union on Sept 2020
      University of Warwick Students'​ UnionAssociated with Sofia Papaleonidopoulou